If you are trying to find a place where old-fashioned Southern hospitality meets an
active artsy community with plenty of delicious Southern cuisine thrown in for good
measure, Old Town Bluffton, SC is the place you want to be.
The Town of Bluffton was founded in 1825 and Historic Old Town Bluffton preserves
much of its 19th-century atmosphere. While it is home to old churches and antebellum
homes, it embodies so much more.
A pleasant walk through Old Town Bluffton will captivate you with its mix of culture and
history. You will find unique shops with everything from designer bags to locally made
one-of-kind gifts for every occasion. There are restaurants and food trucks to satisfy any
craving you might have. Quirky art galleries and studios abound. Stop by SOBA
(Society of Bluffton Artists) and check out art classes available during your stay in the
Lowcountry. Visit the Church of the Cross, built in 1857 and the Campbell Chapel
A.M.E. Church, built in 1853. Both are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Don’t miss the Heyward House, built in 1841 by enslaved West Africans. It now serves
as the official welcome center for Bluffton.
If you take your stroll on a Thursday, stop by Martin Family Park to shop the Farmer’s
Market for local honey, fresh flowers and locally grown produce.
Visit Old Town Bluffton and you are just a few steps away from another delightful day in
the Lowcountry.
